The Koh-i-Noor , set in the Imperial State Crown is carried on a cushion as it arrives for the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (R) sits next to Prince Charles as she reads the Queen's Speech in the House of Lords, during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London May 8, 2013.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Members of the House of Lords attend the the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. In a ceremony in the House of Lords filled with historical symbolism, Queen Elizabeth II will set out the coalition government's priorities for the new parliamentary session.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Members of The Guards march on The Mall ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords today. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Prince Charles (3rd L) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (2nd R) arrive through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she leaves the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year. The Queen delivered a speech which set out the government's agenda for the coming year.

Britain's Prince Charles (REAR R) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (REAR L) walk behind Queen Elizabeth (CENTRE R) and Prince Philip (CENTRE L) as they arrive for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster in London May 8, 2013.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Yeomen of the Guard prepare to conduct a ceremonial search before the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveils the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II smiles with The Duke of Edinburgh (R) as they leave after the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013 . British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech on Wednesday, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials and counter the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II arrive for the state opening of Parliament at the House of Lords on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II will unveil the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh walk through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials against the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials against the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall smiles as she leaves after the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a fresh clampdown on immigration in the Queen's Speech, seeking to bolster his right-wing credentials against the rise of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II returns to Buckingham Palace after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Prince Charles (C) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (2nd R) walk behind Queen Elizabeth (FRONT 2nd L) and Prince Philip (FRONT R) as they arrive for the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster in London May 8, 2013.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveils the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II attends the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster after the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Prince Charles (3rd L) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (2nd R) arrive through the Norman Porch of the Palace of Westminster ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveils the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Ladies sit in the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament in London May 8, 2013. In a ceremony in the House of Lords filled with historical symbolism, Queen Elizabeth II will set out the coalition government's priorities for the new parliamentary session.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (R) and Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (L) attend the State Opening of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.

A mounted soldier struggles to control his horse as a procession leaves Buckingham Palace in central London ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013. In a ceremony in the House of Lords filled with historical symbolism, Queen Elizabeth II will set out the coalition government's priorities for the new parliamentary session.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: General view as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks through the window of her carriage as she leaves after the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Queen Elizabeth II delivers her speech during the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Lady Ashton of Hyde shares a joke prior to the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the State Opening of Parliament on May 8, 2013 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the coalition government's legislative programme in a speech delivered to Members of Parliament and Peers in The House of Lords. Proposed legislation is expected to be introduced on toughening immigration regulations, capping social care costs in England and setting a single state pension rate of 144 GBP per week.

Queen Elizabeth II Attends Opening Of British Parliament

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament in London on May 8, 2013. Heir to the throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla attended the state opening of Britain's parliament alongside Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, in a sign of their increasing role as the 87-year-old monarch scales back some of her duties.